Pompeii Guided Tour & Horse Riding on Vesuvius with Lunch

Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours

Mobile ticket

Treat yourself to a day packed with adventure, culture, and (of course) Italian wine. Start by exploring one of the world’s most famous archaeological sites — Pompeii — with a real local guide showing you the hidden gems of this ancient city.

Then, we’ll take you to a stunning location in the vineyards of Mount Vesuvius, where local food and Vesuvian wine await. After that, hop on horseback for a guided ride through Vesuvius National Park (500 meters above sea level), right by the very volcano that once stopped the ancient Romans in their tracks.

Hey, we have updated this product and now Pompei entry ticket is INCLUDED!

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Age minimium:10

Please be there 10 minutes in advance

Max 105 kgs for the horse ride portion

Min num. of participants: 2 PEOPLE PER BOOKING

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Pompei Entry Ticket

Alcoholic Beverages

The total duration of the experience is 7 Hours

Wine Tasting

1 Hour Horse Ride in the National Park of Vesuvius at an height of 500 Mts above the sea level

Licensed 2 Hours Guided Tour in Pompeii (Small group max 16 People)

Lunch ( Vegeterian Option available)

Pick up from Napoli or Amalfi Coast (JUST IF you select Roundtrip from Naples/Amalfi Coast)

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Pompeii Archaeological Park

Your day will begin with a visit in the Pompeii ruins, skipping the line into the site. Guided by an archaeologist, you’ll discover excavations and the secrets behind them that only an expert knows. During the tour, you’ll see the history of the town and how the Romans used to live. You will enter in their domus (ancient houses) and public buildings, creating an understanding of how they lived daily life.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Trecase

Finish the tour and you’ll continue your adventure in the Vesuvius National Park, where you’ll experience being close to nature, far from the city noise, surrounded by the sound of birds. Once you arrive at the ranch after a morning of walking, you’ll have time to relax and have a proper lunch made all by local products with homemade local wine! Then we will saddle up and jump on the horse to receive a little training. Once your comfortable, we will venture off into the park, taking in the sights, sounds and fresh scents of the land. The ride is suitable both for beginners and experts - we will be there to help you! You will receive a training and you'll be guided throughout this exciting excursion.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Roundtrip from Amalfi Coast

Roundtrip from Amalfi Coast
Pickup included

Roundtrip from Napoli

Roundtrip from Napoli
Pickup included

Meeting in Pompeii

Reviews

4.94

418 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

398

Fabulous day in Pompeii!!
Robin K,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour, wine tasting & horseback riding made for a perfect day! Communication was excellent & we were able to arrange pick up from the train station and at the end of the day to our hotel! We would highly recommend!!
Great guide in Pompeii,...
John H,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great guide in Pompeii, lovely lunch and tasting - food was so fresh, and great views from the horseback riding!
Family horse riding
S8487VLhansv,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Nice personal experience. Calm horses we can reccomment it for families. No riding experience needed . Very friendly gide and well organized.
Great Exoerience!!
LeighAnne D,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a highlight of our trip! To get to see Pompeii with Sonia, was wonderful. She was so knowledgeable and really helped us understand what we were looking at and how things were at the time before the ash fell. Lunch was delicious, and the wines kept flowing! Horseback riding through vineyards was a unique experience. The guides stayed with us and the horses were so well behaved (well, Claire tried to snack on grape leaves every chance she got!) and we felt comfortable the entire time. The views were exquisite!!
Absolutely life changing experience!
Mathew T,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Starting later in the morning (which was very much appreciated for ample train travel) we met outside the Pompeii ruins. Our guide was lovely, and I could not imagine visiting without a personal guide for full experience. Being able to ask questions and not having audio plug ins just wandering around was well worth the time and money! We were then transported to a local vineyard and fed a BEAUTIFUL and filling meal paired with 8 different types/flavors of wine. You are able to order bottles to be delivered back in the USA!!! We ate outside in the sun overlooking Mt. Vesuvias. After, we were then transported to a stable and started our horse adventure. Our travel group of 4 are experienced horse riders so this was an extremely rewarding and very pleasurable ride, however, the horses are EXTREMELY well handled and very used to all sorts of people so if you aren't experienced it still wouldn't be an issue. There were classes being taught at the stables of all different riding levels and it was very clear that safety and comfort was put as priority. The journey on horse was wonderful, extremely quaint and narrow paths with endless exposure to nature that we all enjoyed. Our group travelled in late September, it was warm, not rainy, and there were really no bugs around. We also had a gluten free AND lactose intolerant person and food alternatives were provided and delicious! The communication and coordination between all of the locations and transporters was impeccable. We never felt rushed, forgotten, or unsafe. I could not recommend this enough, ideally the first part of your journey to just throw you into the history and landscape of the area!
We highly recommend this experience
Ann F,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
This package packed so many great experiences into one afternoon! It was helpful to visit Pompeii with a guide to hear a more detailed history of the city before and after the disaster. We wish that the tour had been a little longer because we felt like we saw such a small portion of the city. The farm to table lunch with wine tasting was AMAZING and felt very special! The setting was a picturesque tent in a vineyard, with delicious fresh food and locally produced wines. And the horse back ride was entertaining. The ride is on well worn paths through a vineyard and our horses, Brenda and Mary, were insistent about snacking on grapes during the ride.
Perfect day!
j0ncar,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Getting to the Pompei meeting site by car was difficult for me. I'd never been in the Naples area (really tough to drive in--seriously) and my GPS program kept me going in circles once I got within a few blocks of the restaurant. A representative from Taste The Experience called when I wasn't 10 minutes early, and she gave me some excellent and very patient guidance that got me to the tour just in time. I can't thank her enough. Pietre was our tour guide, and he did an excellent job of showing us relevant parts of Pompei, explaining what took place there, giving us some historical and archaeological background and answering a lot of questions. He was pleasant, and spoke clearly in English. The wine-tasting and lunch was every bit as good as it could have been. The food was delicious, and not too heavy and the wine was excellent, and there was plenty of it. Afterwards the horse ride exceeded my expectations. The staff was great--friendly, thoughtful and helpful. The horse I rode was well matched to my abilities and she was agreeable and energetic (unusual for a trail ride experience). Riding through the vineyards on the side of Vesuvius and within sight of the Mediterranean was unforgettable. And those of us with some riding experience even got to ride in an arena for a while afterwards. I can't recommend this tour/lunch/ride enough. Would do it again in a moment.
One of a Kind Italian Tourist Experience
Wyatt S,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fantastic experience! Manuela was a great Pompeii guide. We toured Pompeii first, followed by enjoying lunch and wine tasting at the vineyard on Mount Vesuvius (Anthony was incredibly knowledgeable, funny, and their wine was some of the best I’ve had). We ended with the horseback riding tour through a separate vineyard and it was beautiful. Alessandra was our guide. One of the most unique Italian excursions. Being able to pack so many amazing things into one itinerary is an experience I’ll always remember!
AnAmazing Pompeii Experience!!
jimhK8033QI,
Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
POMPEII RUINS The tour was two hours long and hit all the highlights and major attractions. Pietro (Pierro?) was amazing and very knowledgeable. He allowed us to get through the site quickly by knowing where the hidden gems were. This works for us, but may not be for the true history buff, so I recommend booking a three day pass when you book your ticket and go back later in the afternoon, or the next day. VINEYARD LUNCH and WINE TASTING Claudia and Uri greeted our van when we arrived after the Pompeii tour. She explained the different grapes they have on site, then seated our small group to a table. There were 5 different wines and a meloncello that we tried, and they didn't skimp on the pours! We had individual charcuterie plates with cheeses, cured meats and the honey they make on site. There was also a pasta dish and dessert at the end. It was excellent! VESUVIUS HORSEBACK Sofia greeted us upon arrival and was very friendly and experienced. She went through the basics of riding after we were fitted with a riding helmet. We rode through a private vineyard within the Mt Vesuvius National Park, which had amazing views of Pompeii and the Mediterranean Sea due to the elevation we were at. The return up the slope provided great views of Mt Vesuvius. We would highly recommend this tour as an experience of what Pompeii has to offer!
A Pompeii Experience
Jim H,
Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
POMPEII RUINS The tour was two hours long and hit all the highlights and major attractions. Pietro (Pierro?) was amazing and very knowledgeable, he allowed us to get through the site quickly by knowing where the hidden gems were. This works for us, but may not be for the true history buff, so I recommend booking a three day pass when you book your ticket and go back later in the afternoon, or the next day. VINEYARD LUNCH and WINE TASTING Claudia and Uri greeted our van when we arrived after the Pompeii tour. She explained the different grapes they have on site, then seated our small group to a table. There were 5 different wines and a meloncello that we tried, and they didn't skimp on the pours! We had individual charcuterie plates with cheeses, cured meats and the honey they make on site. There was also a pasta dish and dessert at the end. It was excellent! VESUVIUS HORSEBACK Sofia greeted us upon arrival and was very friendly and experienced. She went through the basics of riding after we were fitted with a riding helmet. We rode through a private vineyard within the Mt Vesuvius National Park, which had amazing views of Pompeii and the Mediterranean Sea due to the elevation we were at. The return up the slope provided great views of Mt Vesuvius. We would highly recommend this tour as an experience of what Pompeii has to offer!